EU and Tunisia conclude negotiations for a new aviation agreement

13 December 2017

The European Union concluded negotiations with Tunisia for a far-reaching aviation agreement. The agreement will improve market access for airlines and provide better connectivity, more choice as well as lower fares for travellers. This new agreement is expected to bring an additional 800,000 passengers over a 5-year period. More flights also mean more jobs and more wealth for all partners. It is estimated that the agreement could generate 2.7% GDP growth from travel and tourism, and increase annual traffic by up to 13% per year. The agreement will also establish a common regulatory framework, for instance in the fields of aviation safety and security.
After the initialling of the agreement, both parties agreed to move to signature as soon as possible and following their respective internal procedures.
Source: EC.Europa